Cathedral’s gym hall was filled to the brim on Friday 12th December for both performances of this year’s infant nativity, Angel Express. Audiences were transported back 2000 years to the Holy Land as the story of the first Christmas unfolded through a humorous script and a wonderful selection of fun, toe‑tapping songs.
A huge well done to our Primary 1 and 2 learners — you were fantastic — and many thanks to all teaching and support staff for your hard work in preparing for the big day. Special appreciation goes to Mrs McCoy, our talented director and choreographer, and to ‘Uncle Joe’ for his superb work on lighting and sound. What a team!
These Primary 4 learners were delighted to be among the first to enjoy Tea with Me — a cosy gathering that brings pupils and teachers together for conversation and celebration. What makes it so special for Cathedral learners?
There’s been a lovely festive buzz in Cathedral nursery this week, with our young learners embracing every moment of creativity and celebration.
Cathedral learners and staff enjoyed a fabulous festive feast on Wednesday 10th December at our annual school community Christmas dinner. The menu offered something for everyone: traditional turkey with all the trimmings, hearty steak pie, or a tasty vegetarian option… finished off perfectly with ice cream and a chocolate treat.
This enthusiastic Primary 2 athlete was thrilled to show Mr Young the medal she earned after taking part in the Strathclyde Park Santa Dash on Sunday 7th December. Sporting her festive Santa hat, she proudly completed a lap of the park while helping to raise vital funds for St Andrew’s Hospice.
Cathedral’s long-held tradition of lunchtime Christmas story-telling continued on Tuesday 9th December. Discovery Drive was packed with learners of all ages, eager to listen to Mrs McCarthy read the latest festive story of the season. What a wonderful way to spend a winter lunchtime!
These two enthusiastic Primary 3 learners were delighted to share their latest maths ‘Milestone Moment’ with Mr Young on Tuesday 9th December. After a block of learning focused on subtraction with exchange—using concrete materials, plenty of practice, and opportunities to learn from mistakes—these budding mathematicians successfully calculated all 24 written sums correctly. A brilliant achievement that showcases our school value of perseverance!
It has been a joy to see so many learners, staff, parents and parishioners gather for Mass on Tuesday and Friday mornings during Advent. There are now just two morning Masses remaining before the end of term:
During the week beginning 8th December, Primary 7 embraced a festive Christmas budgeting challenge. Learners were tasked with buying gifts for a family of five, carefully considering each person’s age, interests, and hobbies to make thoughtful choices. The activity required careful discussion, teamwork and accurate use of decimal addition to ensure every penny of the budget was spent wisely. Fun, festive, real-life learning!
On Sunday 7th December, this Cathedral learner played a remarkable role in a historic moment for Motherwell. With a single press of the demolition button, he triggered a controlled blowdown that brought three iconic tower blocks to the ground in just 15 seconds. Having spent recent weeks documenting the demolition for a personal school project, he found the experience all the more special.